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The Government of Ghana has announced a number of activities marking this year’s Independence Day celebration.
A statement issued from the Presidency in Accra and signed by the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, says the event will begin with the commemoration of the 28th February Crossroad shooting in Accra this Friday.
This would be followed by a nationwide quiz and nationwide debate competitions slated for March 2 and 4 respectively with the President’s School Children awards ceremony scheduled to take place on March 5, 2025.
According to the statement, the 68th Independence Anniversary will be climaxed with a ceremonial parade on March 6, 2025 at the Jubilee House in Accra.
This year’s celebration will be held at Jubilee House following President John Dramani Mahama’s directive to cut government spending amid ongoing economic challenges.
The theme for Ghana’s 68th Independence Anniversary is “Reflect, Review, and Reset.”
According to the statement, the theme fits into the general tone in the country at the moment considering the way that the elections have gone and the consensus that there is among all shapes of opinion that our country needs a reset, actively reflects in the theme that has been chosen.
He also mentioned that it reflects the modesty with which these celebrations are being carried out.
He assured the public that the decision would solve the problem of people passing out due to the sun, and the smaller number also indicates that the ceremony will be shorter.
This year’s Independence Day marks a departure from the large-scale, stadium-based celebrations of previous years. The move to Jubilee House aligns with the government’s strategy to reduce costs while maintaining the significance of the event.
